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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 341.84 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 341.84 and 170.08 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 341.84 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/341.84 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 341.84 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 58,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,141.00/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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